Bharatvarsha
Bharatvarsha is a Sanskrit term traditionally used to denote the Indian subcontinent or the civilizational region associated with Bharata, a legendary king in Indian epic literature. The word is formed from Bharata, the name of the legendary founder-hero, and varsha, meaning land, region, or continent. In ancient and medieval Sanskrit texts, Bharatvarsha describes the geographic and cultural sphere inhabited by speakers of Indo-Aryan languages and related traditions.
In classical sources such as the Mahabharata, the Puranas, and various dynastic and travel accounts, Bharatvarsha
In modern usage, Bharatvarsha retains cultural and religious resonance and is encountered in scholarly works on
Overall, Bharatvarsha represents a historical concept that links geography, culture, and identity across much of South